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Faith No More's Roddy Bottum on hair metal

By Stef Lach published 7 February 26

Queer icon Roddy Bottom of Faith No More recalls the "ugly" side of hair metal

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dead at 47

By Stef Lach published 7 February 26

Tributes pour in for 3 Doors Down singer who helped "redefine mainstream rock music"

Maynard James Keenan regrets some of the lyrics he wrote on those early Tool records

By Stef Lach published 1 February 26

Widely regarded as a smart and witty lyricist, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan thinks he could have done better on some tracks

Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss

By Stef Lach published 1 February 26

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness

Record company execs expect big things of Dave Grohl's daughter Violet

By Stef Lach published 25 January 26

Violet Grohl has signed a record contract with Republic Records/Island EMI who say "she represents the next generation of artists"

"We’re broke. We can't get jobs – and we just did two months in arenas and stadiums."

By Stef Lach published 21 January 26

These Manchester doom punks are the latest band to reveal the hardships facing touring musicians

Grateful Dead founding guitarist and singer Bob Weir dead at 78

By Stef Lach published 11 January 26

Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has died from underlying lung issues months after cancer battle

System Of A Down's Daron Malakian on being asked to fill in for injured James Hetfield on Metallica's 2000 Summer Sanitarium tour

By Stef Lach published 4 January 26

System Of A Down had yet to make their breakthrough – but guitarist Malakian was thrust onto the stage with metal royalty

Watch Billy Joel perform live for first time since being diagnosed with rare brain condition – as he surprises tribute band and audience in Florida

By Stef Lach published 4 January 26

Billy Joel surprises tribute band and performs two songs with them in front of stunned audience

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley gives "major health update" and reveals his body is operating at level of someone 8 years younger

By Stef Lach published 1 January 26

Deryck Whibley was all but dead 12 years ago – now the Sum 41 man is thriving thanks to healthy living regime

Guitar God Nita Strauss announces 'miracle' pregnancy as she and husband look forward to welcoming their first child

By Stef Lach published 1 January 26

'Hurricane' Nita Strauss is pregnant with a son, she has confirmed in a statement alongside husband Josh Villalta

Oasis sold more tickets in 2025 than Beyonce

By Stef Lach published 29 December 25

New data shows Oasis' reunion tour sold more tickets than any other tour this year – including Beyonce's

StubHub sorry for "confusion" over Christian Christmas concert promoted with a picture of metal giants Lamb of God

By Stef Lach published 27 December 25

'Behold The Lamb Of God' event in South Carolina featured picture of Randy Blythe's metal giants on ticketing website

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine reveals he's suffering from hand condition that makes it "really painful to play"

By Stef Lach published 27 December 25

With Megadeth counting down to retirement, Mustaine reveals he's dealing with condition called Dupuytren's contracture

"I’m still confused." Zak Starkey still doesn't know why he was fired – then rehired and fired again – from The Who

By Stef Lach published 26 December 25

Drummer Zak Starkey holds no grudges after dramatic in-again-out-again saga with The Who

Ghost team up with charity to deliver food packages in Los Angeles via branded robot

By Stef Lach published 20 December 25

Ghost's 'Skele-Bot' took to the streets of Inglewood to deliver food to people in need

Sleep Token accused of copyright infringement by photographer who claims picture was used on merch without permission

By Stef Lach published 20 December 25

The tables appear to have turned on Sleep Token, who have previously taken a hard line on copyright issues

Metallica fans banned for life after "incredibly stupid" speaker tower stunt at show in Australia

By Stef Lach published 6 December 25

Ever thought about climbing on part of the stage or sound setup at a gig? Two Metallica fans can tell you why you really shouldn't

Behaviour of one former Megadeth member means there will be no reunions on upcoming farewell tour

By Stef Lach published 6 December 25

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine rules out bringing former members back as guests on farewell tour

"I joined a band because I hated the f****** beach." Shirley Manson doubles down after beach ball rant at Garbage show in Australia

By Stef Lach published 6 December 25

There's a time and a place for beach balls. It has now been firmly established that a Garbage gig is never the place

Alanis Morissette announces UK and Ireland 2026 outdoor tour with Skunk Anansie

By Stef Lach published 6 December 25

Canadian star Alanis Morissette will play outdoor summer shows in Cork, Exeter, Woodstock, Lytham, London and Glasgow

Aerosmith removed from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney World and will be replaced by the Muppets

By Stef Lach published 6 December 25

Aerosmith have been the stars of Disney's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster since 1999

Gojira tour kicks off with Car Bomb's Greg Kubacki filling in on guitar for injured Joe Duplantier

By Stef Lach published 30 November 25

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier hurt his hand on eve of tour and has called on old friend Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to help out

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx slams aging rock stars who are "still trying to act 25"

By Stef Lach published 30 November 25

Motley Crue man Nikki Sixx is 66 – and he's not a fan of "artists that are still trying to act 25 and they're 65"

Former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against Dani Filth after period or turmoil

By Stef Lach published 29 November 25

Complicated Cradle of Filth falling out is exposed in legal papers